I've just tested this and can confirm it *does* add 5% to thieving skills - the chest in Beregost that requires 90 in Open Locks can be opened by a charcter with 85 Open Locks and the Luck spell cast… (View Post)

We meant writing spells into your spell book, though Bard and Thieves can "create" scrolls in BG2 when they take the "Scribe Scrolls" High Level Ability (they have to take Use Any… (View Post)

BTW I don't think Buckley's Bucker gives +1 AC (apart from the normal +1 to non-piercing/missile), just +1 Con (View Post)

Chill Touch often seems to get written off, but I've found out it actually doesn't seem too shabby in practise- it seems to give +5 to hit (from your base THAC0), does 1-3 fist damage (not sure if th… (View Post)

BTW if dual-wielding, make sure you always have the best weapon in main hand, as the off-hand always only gets one attack, Also be careful when backstabing - the backstab is made with the fastest wea… (View Post)